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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated on Thursday he would hold consultations with Lebanese officials over escalating threats posed by Israel, after arriving in Beirut for a two-day visit.
Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the era in which countries could rely on the loyalty and sacrifice of global powers has passed, arguing that recent international developments show expectations of steadfast support are no longer realistic.
Large crowds gathered on Thursday in the western Iranian city of Ilam to attend the funeral procession of Lieutenant Ehsan Aghajani, a security officer who was killed during an armed clash with rioters in Malekshahi County earlier this week.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned interventionist and deceptive remarks by American officials regarding Iran’s internal developments, stressing that the statements reflect Washington’s continued hostility towards the Iranian nation aimed at creating unrest and insecurity in the country.
Iran’s government spokesperson has stressed that protesters across Iran should be regarded as part of the nation, saying the government is deeply pained by any loss of life.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed security forces to refrain from taking security measures against protesters as long as national security is not compromised, according to the president’s executive deputy.
The current situation is not suitable for talks with the United States due to Washington’s policies, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi stated, stressing that Tehran’s internal affairs concern no one but its own people.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson strongly condemned the illegal entry of the Israeli regime’s foreign minister into the Somaliland region, describing it as a blatant violation of Somalia’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Iranian Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami has issued a stern warning to hostile powers, stressing that any mistake by the enemies would be met with a decisive response, and stating that protests in Iran are none of the business of the US or Israel.
According to Iran’s official news agency IRNA, Tehran’s Grand Bazaar and several central commercial districts witnessed scattered gatherings on Tuesday, some of which prompted police intervention.
Iran’s Defense Council has warned that the continuation of hostile behavior and threatening rhetoric against the country would be met with a proportionate and firm response, stressing that Tehran’s security, independence, and territorial integrity are inviolable red lines.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump over his comments regarding Venezuela’s oil and mineral resources, accusing him of openly pursuing plunder without shame.
Iran’s Interior Minister has ordered the deployment of a special investigative delegation to Ilam province to examine recent unrest, including an attack on a hospital, following a directive from President Massoud Pezeshkian.
The Iranian daily Ettela’at has sharply criticized the country’s foreign minister and diplomatic team, accusing them of failing to deliver tangible results amid mounting international and domestic pressures.
The Iranian foreign minister has censured the administration of US President Donald Trump for pursuing what it calls "peace through strength", stating that the policy in practice amounts to the “law of the jungle".
The deputy spokesman of Iran’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed claims by the New York Times regarding the holding of a special meeting between Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and media executives.
A member of the office responsible for preserving and publishing the works of Iran’s Leader has issued a pointed response to a recent tweet by American billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, following comments linked to what Iranian officials slammed as interventionist and war-mongering remarks by former US President Donald Trump.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for International and Legal Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, says the US has sent messages indicating a willingness to negotiate, while stressing that any talks must be meaningful and based on fair conditions rather than pressure.
Iran’s Parliament on Monday approved the general outlines of the government’s proposed budget bill for the Iranian year 1405 (March 2026-March 2027), following revisions made after earlier objections by lawmakers.
Tehran has called for the release of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro who has been kidnapped by Washington, warning that silence in the face of such actions would embolden more violations of international law.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has declined to further interpret remarks by Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, warning that US interference in Iran’s internal affairs would destabilize the region, saying the message was already clear to its intended audience.
Iran’s police chief, Brigadier General Ahmadreza Radan, said targeted arrests of individuals accused of inciting recent protests and riots have begun over the past two nights.
Kerman’s Martyrs’ Cemetery and the Path of the Martyrs have witnessed a large turnout during the anniversary of the martyrdom of General Qassem Soleimani, widely known as the “Martyr of Hearts.”
